Samir Ashok Shah, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Providence, RI

Samir Ashok Shah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Associates Inc and his current practice location is 44 W River St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 274-4800.

Samir Ashok Shah is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 9420) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043209398.

Contact Information

Samir Ashok Shah, MD
44 W River St,
Providence, RI 02904-2609
(401) 274-4800
(401) 454-0410

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSamir Ashok Shah
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience32 Years
Location44 W River St, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Samir Ashok Shah attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043209398
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133131360
  • Enrollment ID: I20101110001259

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Samir Ashok Shah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043209398NPI-NPPES
1729OtherRINEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
7005825MedicaidRI
400975OtherRIBLUE CHIP
404338OtherRITUFTS
66429OtherRIHARVARD PILGRIM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 9420 (Rhode Island)Primary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 81704 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Associates Inc610388652812

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Samir Ashok Shah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093723546
PECOS PAC ID: 6103886528
Enrollment ID: O20041012000035

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Samir Ashok Shah is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Samir Ashok Shah, MD
44 W River St,
Providence, RI 02904-2609

Ph: (401) 274-4800
Samir Ashok Shah, MD
44 W River St,
Providence, RI 02904-2609

Ph: (401) 274-4800

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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